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Pork lung Nutrition Facts

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PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 73kcal / 2530kcal (2%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
1.8 g/ 42g (4%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.64 g/ 20g (3%)
low
Cholesterol
212 mg/ 300mg (70%)
Unsaturated Fat
0.63 g
Total Carbohydrates
2 g/ 348g (0.57%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
12.2 g/ 71g (17%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.14%)
Vitamin C
10 mg/ 70mg (14%)
Vitamin B1
0.11 mg/ 1mg (9%)
Vitamin B2
0.41 mg/ 1mg (31%)
high
Vitamin B3
3.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (19%)
source

Minerals

Calcium
14 mg/ 750mg (1%)
Iron
3.1 mg/ 12mg (25%)
source
Phosphorus
159 mg/ 700mg (22%)
source
Sodium
116 mg/ 1500mg (7%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Pork lung is an organ meat (from the lungs) that’s mainly used as a protein in Filipino dishes. For every 100g, it has about 73 kcal and 1.8g total fat, with 212mg cholesterol and 116mg sodium. Carbs are low (~2g) and there’s no fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
As a protein food, pork lung helps support muscle repair and keeps you full when paired with rice and vegetables. It’s also low in carbs, which can fit well into a balanced meal. However, it has some saturated fat (about 0.64g per 100g) and high cholesterol (~212mg), plus sodium (~116mg), so it’s best to enjoy it in reasonable portions, especially if you’re watching cholesterol or blood pressure. Since it has no fiber, pairing it with vegetables and whole grains helps round out the meal.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portions small: treat it as a side protein (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup cooked), not the whole plate.
  • Pair with lots of gulay (e.g., pechay, kangkong, repolyo, sitaw) and add fiber from brown rice or mixed grains if available.
  • Balance your plate: aim for 1/2 vegetables, 1/4 rice, 1/4 ulam (including pork lung).
  • Be mindful of salty cooking: if it’s stewed/sautéed with soy sauce or bagoong, go easy on extra seasoning.
  • For daily eating pattern: have it as part of your main meals (3 times/day) and not as a frequent snack.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork lung ginisa, Pork lung adobo, Pork lung with soy sauce and garlic, Pork lung sinigang, Pork lung with vegetables stir-fry
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